Respiratory Therapist - Southdale - Casual
Fairview Health Services, Edina, MN, United States
Job Overview
Fairview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at our Southdale Hospital location in Edina, MN.
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services as prescribed by a physician. Follows defined treatment protocol according to department policies. Collects, assesses, interprets, and intervenes as appropriate in the care of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Ensures patient welfare and safety standards during treatments.
Schedule
This position will be working casual. Casuals are required to work a minimum of 6 shifts each quarter (3 months). One shift must be a weekend. One holiday per year is required.
Responsibilities
Assess patient needs and identify expected outcomes.
Implement respiratory interventions based on plan of care.
Evaluate care and the patient’s response to interventions and expected outcomes.
Deliver care as delegated by physician/authorized practitioner to assigned patient population, or individual patient.
Operating and maintaining all Respiratory Care equipment.
Required Qualifications
Education
Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field
License/Certification/Registration
Respiratory Therapist License issued by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Exceptions include:
New Graduates must complete their Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the NBRC within 6 months of hire.
Those with Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) issued by the NBRC must have 3 or more years of respiratory therapist experience in a clinical setting.
Respiratory Therapists working at M Health Fairview Facilities - supplemented by defined contract staffing agency – temporary.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Additional Requirements (must be obtained and maintained)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field
Experience
At least 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience in a clinical setting
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits
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Compensation Disclaimer
This position provides one flat hourly rate, with regular reviews to ensure competitiveness with the market. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.
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Fairview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at our Southdale Hospital location in Edina, MN.
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services as prescribed by a physician. Follows defined treatment protocol according to department policies. Collects, assesses, interprets, and intervenes as appropriate in the care of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Ensures patient welfare and safety standards during treatments.
Schedule
This position will be working casual. Casuals are required to work a minimum of 6 shifts each quarter (3 months). One shift must be a weekend. One holiday per year is required.
Responsibilities
Assess patient needs and identify expected outcomes.
Implement respiratory interventions based on plan of care.
Evaluate care and the patient’s response to interventions and expected outcomes.
Deliver care as delegated by physician/authorized practitioner to assigned patient population, or individual patient.
Operating and maintaining all Respiratory Care equipment.
Required Qualifications
Education
Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field
License/Certification/Registration
Respiratory Therapist License issued by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Exceptions include:
New Graduates must complete their Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the NBRC within 6 months of hire.
Those with Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) issued by the NBRC must have 3 or more years of respiratory therapist experience in a clinical setting.
Respiratory Therapists working at M Health Fairview Facilities - supplemented by defined contract staffing agency – temporary.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Additional Requirements (must be obtained and maintained)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field
Experience
At least 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience in a clinical setting
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits
oncontract.
Compensation Disclaimer
This position provides one flat hourly rate, with regular reviews to ensure competitiveness with the market. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.
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